A Case of Tuberculosis Verrucosa Cutis.
- Author:
Byung Hwan CHUN
;
Seong Jun SEO
;
Chang Kwun HONG
;
Byung In RO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Immunity, Cellular;
Male;
Mycobacterium tuberculosis;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Tuberculosis*;
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(1):122-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis is caused by the external inoculation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis into the skin of a person who already has a significant degree of cell mediated immunity to this organism. This form of cutaneous tuberculosis is less common. A 29-year-old male had a solitary adult palm sized, verrucous surfaced scaly plaque for about 10 years. The lesion was excised about 10 years ago but gradually increased in size. At first we suspected a deep mycosis and treated him with anti-fungal medication for 3 months. However, the skin lesion did not improve. He was then treated with anti-tuberculosis medication for 9 months under the impression of tuberculosis verrucosa cutis. The skin lesion was almost healed and no recurrence has been observed for 8 months after the treatment.
